Bali Travel Forum

Does anyone have advice on snorkeling day trips in the Gili islands if we are staying in Bali (Jimbaran)? We prefer gentle currents and minimum hassle, if possible:) I heard there are tours of all 3 islands. Thanks so much!

I am thinking of going to Bali sometime this year. This will be my first time going there and will be there alone. There are few points tat I need help:

- where to go/do or suggest an itinerary.
- budget hostel (room sharing) recommendation where it is safe adn decent for a solo female traveller
- will US$50-70 for each day expenses including transport and accommodation be sufficient? (i'm not into sea sports)

Thanks!

Hi, I am trying to put together a reasonably comprehensive itinerary for myself and extended family. We will all be in Bali for a family wedding and staying for about 2 weeks. The majority of us have been before, so I'm not really interested in Kuta, Legian, or Denpasar, although I'm sure they'll be revisited at some point. What I am interested in is a series of day trips, no overnighters. Insight and suggestions on logical route progressions and time allowances would be much appreciated.
So, here goes.

Full Day:
Tohpati-weaving & batik
Batubalan-Barong & Kris dance
Celuk-silver & gold
Mas-woodcarving
Sebatu-holy spring temple and bathing
Kintamani-late lunch.
Trunyan Village-see Burial traditions and traditional salt making process.
Ubud-Royal Palace, Markets, Galleries, Sacred Monkey Forest.
Return to accommodations via Tampaksiring-Tirta Empul and Goa Gajah.

Full Day:
Klungkung-Palace of Justice
Candi Dasa
Besikah-Mother Temple
Goa Lawah

Full Day:
Lake Bratan-Ulan Danu, Botanical Gardens, Buddhist Monastery
Candikuning-Flower & Fruit market
Pupuan village
Banjar Hot Springs
Lovina- Bull race on friday at 4pm
Gitgit Waterfall

Half Day:
Mengwi-Taman Ayun
Tanah Lot and markets

Half Day:
Uluwatu-temple and Garuda Wisnu statue
Jimbaran

Any other suggestions are welcome.

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What is considered appropriate dress for women tourists visiting Bali? What would and would not be acceptable to wear?

i would like to thank all of the team of Vt and all the lovely memebers of VT who are always there to help fellow members to have a safe and amazing trip around the world.
i am personally writing this post after my trip/honeymoon with my wife. we had been to bali, indonesia. had it not been for VT we would have not enjoyed the way we have. you guys rock and keep rocking.
ps: i am not going to write any tips on bali,coz i think the tips given till date are the best and neednot be added more to that. meanwhile if any of you need any more help do feel free to contact me for info. it would be my pleasure.
regards
manish
VT India

Hello/Apa Khabar/Privet...

I hv 2N in Bali & plan to stay at Kuta.

Is there any hotel range USD30-USD50p.n. along Jln. Kartika?

Where should i go? What should i do? what i must see? What should i try?...

Cheersmate!

Hello Travel Friends,

We're planning our honeymoon and we narrowed it down to two places. Bali is one of the places - and we are really excited about it but we want to confirm the typical weather during the time of year before we book the travel plans.
Can anyone please let me know what the weather is like from 5/26-6/13 in Bali? Thanks!

Dear members

1.I will be in Bali from 21 -29 Jan.2008. I would like to know what is the cheapest means of transport from the Airport to Puri Bagus Hotel Candidesa. I was quote a US35 with a driver for 4 pax. However I'm travelling alone, unless I can share with somebody, that will be a bit expensive for me.

2. I would like to stay in Ubud for a night. Prefer a hotel in town that cost less than US20. Any suggestions and contact addresses ?

3. Is there any cheap hotels (below US20) with bathroom attached in Kuta or Legian area. I stayed in Bali Summer (behind Hard Rock Hotel) before, but rates had gone up. I heard about Express Legian Hotel, Jl Legian and Bali Bungaloo,Jl Pantai Kuta, is it OK and how much ?

4. How much is the rent for a car one full day with a diver, is US50 expensive ?

Thank you. Looking forward for some help form VT members who are an expert on Bali.

Khalid

Guys,

After having a big fight at the office for a leave entitlement, finally the big boss approve my leave. Since there is a bigger crisis in Middle East, my fight was not well captured in the news.

Anyway, I’ll be in Bali on 10-18 November 2007.

I think it would be great to meet Bali VT members at that time. I would love to have breakfast, lunch, dinner, drink or whatever with you all or other VT members who just happens to be in Bali at that time.

Details as follows:

Place: open for suggestion.
Time: open for suggestion.

Cheers,
Satyo Wibisono

Hi All:
Am planning to visit Bali in November. Wonder if any of you came acrosss shops in Bali selling Dutch influenced motif tiles - I am looking for these for my patio

Also : Any good light shops that sell interesting wall lights?

much appreciated.